PEEK Biomaterials for 3D Printed Spinal Implants
With over twenty years of clinical history, PEEK-OPTIMATM Natural polymer is the first medical-grade PEEK used in spinal fusion surgeries. PEEK is the most widely used biomaterial for interbody fusion, accounting for 50% of all devices1. Today, Invibio is pioneering the development of advanced polymer solutions to deliver biomaterials for the next generation of 3d printed porous structures.
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Integrated with hydroxyapatite throughout
Unlike interbody fusion devices that are coated, PEEK-OPTIMATM HA Enhanced devices have hydroxyapatite crystals on all surfaces resulting in earlier bone on-growth and greater new bone formation on a fully osteoconductive implant2,3
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Optimized bone on-growth in spine
In long bone ovine studies, PEEK-OPTIMATM HA Enhanced polymer demonstrates enhanced bone apposition, greater new bone formation and higher quality of new bone bridging when compared to other PEEK polymers3
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3D Printing of PEEK Implants
Steve Kurz, Drexel University and Exponent Inc. looks at the state of 3D printing of medical PEEK implants.
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Modulus similar to bone
With a bone-like modulus, PEEK-OPTIMA polymers help minimize stress shielding and stimulate bone healing.
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Artifact-free imaging
PEEK-OPTIMA polymers provide artifact-free imaging and unobstructed views when using X-ray, CT and MRI imaging techniques.
